Clinical Pharmacist

Medical City McKinney

Pharmacist

Hours: 7on / 7off overnights

9 PM - 7:30 AM

Are you passionate about the patient experience? At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to caring for patients with purpose and integrity. We care like family! Jump-start your career as a Pharmacist today with Medical City McKinney.

Job Summary and Qualifications

The Clinical Pharmacist is responsible for providing general clinical and operational pharmacy services. 

This includes supervision of technical staff. Duties include but not limited to: 

• Interpret orders and transcribes or verifies them accurately and efficiently into the pharmacy computer system 
• Accurately compound and dispense pharmaceuticals 
• Complies with facility policy and procedures and regulatory requirements 
• Monitor drug therapy regimens for contraindications, drug-drug interactions, drug-food interactions, allergies and appropriateness of drug and dose 
• Suggests appropriate, cost-effective therapeutic medication alternatives to medical staff  
• Sustain the hospital formulary, minimizing nonformulary procurements, utilizing therapeutic interchanges and promotes rational drug therapy selection 
• Provide accurate and timely medication information to healthcare staff and patients 
• Assist with clinical services such as drug consults, nutrition support, pharmacokinetics, anticoagulant monitoring, pain management, IV to PO, renal dosing and other programs as defined by Pharmacy Leadership.  
• Assist with the antimicrobial management and other clinical programs 
• Document all clinical activities and interventions accurately and completely 
• Support and participate in the goals of the organization’s quality improvement, risk management and patient safety program to include but not limited to National Patient Safety Goals, Core Measures and HCAHPS medication related initiatives. 
• Complete notification reports regarding medication errors and adverse drug reactions 
• Participate in the training of new pharmacists, pharmacy students, and technicians 
• Maintain professional competency sufficient to meet current and future needs of the facility 
• Has knowledge of the patient population served and apply that knowledge in the care of those patients 
• Provide basic technical support for automated dispensing machines and other pharmacy computer systems 
• Effectively supervise pharmacy operation activities and provides support to the whole pharmacy team Compliant with facility pharmacy schedule to work physically at patient care areas to interact with medical staff, nurses and other members of the healthcare team.  
• Effectively and proactively intervene in conflicts between pharmacy and medical staff regarding drug therapy issue resolutions. 
• Train and participate with Disaster Team drills and real-event response as assigned Train and participate with Code Teams as assigned. 
• Obtain and maintain BLS-ACLS or PALS current certification as appropriate. Maintain appropriate controlled substance records 
•  Comply with all regulatory standards Prioritize work and lead others to comply with facility medication turn-around time policy and procedure. 
• Identify areas for improved efficiency Supervise and assist pharmacy technicians and other support staff effectively 
• Participate in the continuous quality improvement of pharmacy operations (operational/clinical) 
• Provide input for improving pharmacy computer system programs relating to pharmacy, nursing and physician programs  
• Perform other duties as assigned Practice and adhere to the “ Code of Conduct” philosophy and “Mission and Value Statement” 

What qualifications you will need:

• Organization – proactively prioritizes needs and effectively manages resources 
• Communication – communicates clearly and concisely 
• Judgment – Makes decisions based upon job knowledge and experience. Considers all impacted areas in decision process. Seeks advice where applicable. Judgment sensible and reliable. 
• Customer Orientation –establishes and maintains long-term customer relationships, building trust and respect by consistently meeting or exceeding expectations 
• Interpersonal Skills – able to work effectively with other employees, patients and external parties 
• PC Skills –demonstrates proficiency in Microsoft Office, Meditech, and purchasing vendor applications and others as required 
• Policies and Procedures – articulates knowledge and understanding of organizational policies, procedures and systems 
• Basic Skills – able to perform mathematical calculations, balance and reconcile figures, punctuate properly, spell correctly and transcribe accurately 
• Current pharmacist license in good standing with the Texas State Board of Pharmacy 

Benefits

Medical City McKinney, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Learn more about Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Medical City McKinney opened its doors more than 90 years ago. We are a 285+ bed acute care hospital. We serve the residents of McKinney and northern Collin County. Our main campus is a Level III Trauma Center. We provide emergency services at our main campus and at Medical City ER Stonebridge. We have cardiovascular and neurological services. We offer general surgery, orthopedics and women's services. Additionally, a Level II neonatal intensive care unit and behavioral health services. Medical City McKinney is a Primary Stroke Center. We are also a stroke rehabilitation center. We are certified by The Joint Commission for total hip and total knee replacement. We are a part of the Medical City network of hospitals. Patients are ensured access to medical experts and advanced healthcare innovations across the network.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"The great hospitals will always put the patient and the patient's family first, and the really great institutions will provide care with warmth, compassion, and dignity for the individual."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Pharmacist opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today!

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.